Childcare Worker & Driver (7260)
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The Salvation Army
Lakeland, FL, US
Summary
The childcare worker provides daily care, hygiene, and educational activities for children while maintaining a safe and clean environment. Additionally, the role involves driving a Salvation Army vehicle to transport passengers to and from various activities.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: FLA-Lakeland Corps - Lakeland, FL 33802Position Type: Full Time RegularEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDJob Category: Child CareSchedule/Hours: Monday- Friday, 40 hours week
This position is responsible for:
Provides child care services for children including personal care, hygiene, pre-developed learning and development activities and specialized programs; follow lesson plans to teach pre-school classes; prepares and maintains records; maintains cleanliness and orderliness of child care property. Drives a Salvation Army vehicle in order to transport passengers to and from Salvation Army activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Provides constant care for the needs of the children in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner.
Assists in the classroom by following and carrying out lesson plans which are age-group program specific.
Provides transportation for children to and from school or other activties.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to lift, hold, and carry children on a regular basis (up to 50 lbs.)
Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequents change basis.
Employee Benefits:
Health Insurance
Employee Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or G.E.D. required,
and two years experience teaching child development programs in a church or pre-school,
or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid state commercial driver's license with passenger endorsement
C.P.R. and First Aid Certification
*This position requires a level 2 background screening. For general information about the Florida Clearinghouse screening process, please visit:
B531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Founded
1865
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Nonprofit
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Alexandria, VA
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Founded
1865
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Nonprofit
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Alexandria, VA